a weekend to

build your skills.

make a thing.

hack together.

HACKFSU 5

5 Years Strong.

A Place to Create

At hackathons, you have the ability to build
on any idea you can come up with. Web design,
frontend/backend development, iOS and Android
apps, hardware hacks, and server management
are just a few of the possibilities!

An Opportunity for Experience

Workshops, tech talks, and access to mentors
allows both beginning and experienced students
to learn new technologies. Head over to our
sponsor tables and find out about potential
internship and career opportunities!

A Chance to Collaborate

Working alongside equally passionate people
allows you to become encouraged to keep building
and learning. You’ll be amazed what you can
accomplish as a team.

Schedule

Friday

Time

Event

5:30 PM

Check In

6:00 PM

Dinner

6:00 PM

Sponsor Expo

7:30 PM

Opening Ceremony

9:00 PM

Hacking Begins

9:30 PM

Workshop: Mobile Applications

10:45 PM

Workshop: Design Thinking

11:30 PM

Workshop: Hardware Lab

Saturday

Time

Event

12:00 AM

Midnight Snack

1:00 AM

Workshop: Github

2:00 AM

Workshop: Web Development

7:00 AM

Breakfast

9:45 AM

Workshop: VR Development

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Workshop: Video Game Dev

2:00 PM

Workshop: Deep Learning

3:00 PM

Diversity in Tech Panel

4:00 PM

Snapchat Filter Design

5:00 PM

Life in Tech Industry Talk

6:00 PM

Dinner

7:30 PM

Workshsop: Cyber Security

8:45 PM

T-Shirts

9:00 PM

Cup Stacking

Sunday

Time

Event

12:00 AM

Midnight Snack

7:00 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM

Hacking Ends

10:00 AM

Expo 1

11:10 AM

Expo 2

1:00 PM

Closing Ceremony

2:15 PM

Bus Departure

FAQs

When? Where?

HackFSU '17 will take place from March 2nd to the 4th at
Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL. in the Dirac
Science Library.

Not a student?

Become a mentor! Give back to the community by helping hackers
learn and build something awesome.

What can I build?

Whatever you can think up! We’ll have mentors to help you with
web, mobile, hardware, design, and any development in between!

How does registration work?

After you apply, you will receive a confirmation email. Later,
you'll get an acceptance email and you can RSVP to reserve your
spot.

How long is it?

You will have 36 hours to build but we will also have opening and
closing ceremonies as well as the project expo. Prepare to spend
your weekend with us starting Friday night and we’ll have you out
around midday on Sunday. A more detailed scheduled will be released
closer to the event.

Food?

What if this is my first hackathon?

Awesome! We have prizes for newcomers, as the best way to learn
is by building. There will be mentors to help you every step of
the way. We all start somewhere, why not here?

Am I invited?

Anyone that is currently a college student or that has graduated
in the past year is invited. High schoolers can go ahead and
apply and we'll notify you if any problems come about.

How do teams work?

Teams have a maximum of 4. If you don’t have a team, no sweat, we
will have a mixer for you to discuss ideas and meet other hackers
to join forces.

What should I bring?

Bring your student ID, laptop, chargers, a change of clothes, your
resume, and toiletries. A pillow and sleeping bag may be useful
as well. You do not have to bring a team, idea, food, or any drinks.
Please leave anything illegal at home.

Anything else?

hacking

CULTURE

Each year, we set out to build a
culture of creation.
Students put aside their weekend for
the opportunity to build whatever they
can think of alongside
hundreds of other students
from around the country. Mentors from
the industry volunteer their knowledge to
support your crazy ideas. All we ask is
that you come prepared with an
open mind,
ready to dedicate 36 hours to learn
something new.